Red King, White Knight (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1989, Red King, White Knight is a thriller, drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Geoff Murphy, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. The CIA hears of a KGB scheme to assassinate the Soviet General Secretary and enlists Stoner, an agent retired for 10 years, to go to Russia to investigate. He verifies the plot, but then has trouble leaving the country. In the meantime, the U.S. policy makers struggle over whether or not to inform the Soviets of the plot. Stoner's problems are complicated by the renewal of an affair with Anna, a Russian, as he tries to convince her to defect.
Who’s in it. Red King, White Knight stars Tom Skerritt as Stoner, Max von Sydow as Szaz, Helen Mirren as Anna and Tom Bell as Tulayev, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Red King, White Knight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red King, White Knight page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red King, White Knight tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red King, White Knight (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Red King, White Knight change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Red King, White Knight worth watching?
- Red King, White Knight holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, romance and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red King, White Knight?
- Red King, White Knight stars Tom Skerritt, Max von Sydow, Helen Mirren, Tom Bell and Neil Dudgeon.
- When was Red King, White Knight released?
- Red King, White Knight was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.